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Great Missenden

England / South East / Buckinghamshire / Great Missenden

About

Great Missenden is a ward in Buckinghamshire, located in the Chiltern Hills. The area is known for its rural character, with a mix of woodland, farmland, and picturesque villages. The River Misbourne runs through the ward, adding to its natural appeal. The historic market town of Great Missenden serves as the focal point, offering local amenities and a sense of community.

The ward has strong transport links, with the A413 road providing access to nearby towns and the M25 motorway. Great Missenden railway station offers direct services to London, making it a commuter-friendly location. The area is also associated with the famous author Roald Dahl, who lived here and is commemorated at the Roald Dahl Museum. The ward combines countryside living with convenient access to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Great Missenden has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Missenden is £60,014 per year. There are 8 schools in Great Missenden: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Missenden Population
10,103
Population density
459.1 per km²

Demographics

British
9,003
89.11%
Other White
384
3.8%
Indian
121
1.2%
Irish
112
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.08%
Total population: 10,103

Housing

Owns outright
1,857
44.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,464
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
379
9.01%
Other social rented
364
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
75
1.78%
Total households: 4,205

Property prices in Great Missenden

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Great Missenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£848,500
Flats16£285,000
Semi-Detached33£452,500
Terraced26£475,000

10 years price trend in Great Missenden

All postcodes in Great Missenden

HP160QN

Nairdwood Close

HP169EJ

High Street

HP169ER

Blacksmith Lane

HP169ED

High Street

HP169AQ

The Garth

HP160DX

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP160ER

Nag's Head Lane

HP160HD

Nag's Head Lane

HP160PJ

Honor End Lane

HP160LS

Hazell Road

HP160NH

Honor Road

HP160QD

Cherry Close

HP160QT

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169AG

Elmtree Green

HP169BB

High Street

HP169HA

High Street

HP169QU

Greenlands Lane

HP169EF

High Street

HP160AH

Pepys Drive

HP160DN

High Street

HP160DU

St Christopher's Close

HP160LQ

Wright's Lane

HP160NP

Blacksmith Lane

HP160QG

Lawrence Grove

HP166AX

High Street

HP166DB

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169AE

Link Road

HP169HH

Honorwood Close

HP160AW

High Street

HP160BY

High Street

HP160HR

Deermead

HP160NB

Groom Road

HP160NZ

Pepys Drive

HP160SD

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169BZ

Moat Lane

HP169HD

Chequers Lane

HP156HH

Country Lane

HP156HN

Fernside

HP160AN

High Street

HP160BW

Hobbshill Road

HP160UJ

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP160DR

Featherbed Lane

HP160EA

The Orchards

HP160HH

Missenden Road

HP160PS

Sixty Acres Road

HP160QR

Church Lane

HP160SB

Carrington Way

HP169AU

Aylesbury Road

HP169LS

Aylesbury Road

HP169EG

High Street

HP160BA

Church Lane

HP160DG

London Road

HP160DP

Watchet Lane

HP160QB

Coulson Court

HP169HX

Broomfield Close

HP169PN

King's Lane

HP160AR

Orchard Mews

HP160LD

Fair Acres

HP160SP

Widmere Field

HP169BT

High Street

HP169HB

High Street

HP160EJ

Hare Lane End

HP160EX

Hare Lane End

HP160LF

Fair Acres

HP160SN

Lawrence Grove

HP70RQ

Keepers Lane

HP169DZ

Over Hampden

HP160LX

Bouquet Close

HP160PA

Wycombe Road

HP160PQ

Hampden Road

HP160UA

Wycombe Road

HP169DL

Flint Way

HP169DP

Beech Lane

HP70RG

Taylors Lane

HP156AZ

Hughenden Place

HP160DE

Rook Wood Way

HP160ED

Hare Lane

HP160HW

Wycombe Road

HP160WS

High Street

HP169DU

Chequers Drive

HP169EH

Maybush Gardens

HP169HQ

Honor End Lane

HP169QY

Hangings Lane

HP169DY

John Hampden Way

HP160EB

Heath End Road

HP160NR

Clare Road

HP160QF

Fair Acres

HP160QH

Nairdwood Lane

HP160QQ

Church Path

HP169DD

Potters Close

HP160BE

High Street

HP160BU

Bernards Close

HP160DL

Deep Mill Lane

HP160EE

Blackwell Hall Lane

HP160ES

Sylvia Close

HP160HJ

Church Path

HP160NS

Clare Road

HP160SA

Wardes Close

HP160ZN

High Street

HP169AH

Headland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.